Dairy-Free Georgian Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Dairy-Free Georgian Salad is a vibrant twist on a classic dish from the Caucasus region. Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onions, this salad is elevated with chopped walnuts for a delightful nutty texture and a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and cilantro. Tossed in a tangy white wine vinegar and garlic dressing, this wholesome recipe is free from dairy yet packed with richness and complexity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a refreshing side or a light, nutritious meal. Whether you're looking for a plant-based dish or a taste of authentic Georgian flavors, this salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
• 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Cut the cucumbers into half-moons by slicing them lengthwise in half and then slicing across into thin half-circle pieces.

Step 3

Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and thinly slice it into half-moons.

Step 5

Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and membrane, then slice into thin strips.

Step 6

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, discarding the thick stems.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, and cilantro.

Step 8

Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped. Add the chopped walnuts to the vegetable mixture.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1127.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974.0

Total Fat 82.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1242.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.7mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2410.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 20.8%